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This blog is my blissful journal of happiness. It’s about everything I adore and people I love. Thanks for stopping by. If you would like to write me, please feel free to email me: diana.mieczan@hotmail.comHave a jolly good day!

It’s a beautiful county on England’s rugged south-western tip. Yup, this little slice of United Kingdom is made of 300 miles of dunes, cliffs, medieval harbours and oak-forested creeks. Besides that, it’s one of the most popular summer destinations because of its amazing beaches. Having said that, winters are pretty quiet there, which I personally wouldn’t mind if I had scenery like that to keep me company.

Recently, Sarah snapped those images above of her home turf and I’ve been daydreaming about taking a trip there ever since. Can you imagine spending a long weekend in a place where on a clear day you might just see the other side of the world:) Plus, don't get me started on their local fish & chips dinners - the best thing ever!

Btw: did you know that Cornwall is known for early springs? Supposedly, in that corner of the world, daffodils bloom in January and camellias and magnolias in mid-February. Now, that is as good reason as any to make a move, no? :)

According to Dr. Francesca Fusco, people who do should start exfoliating their scalp as part of their beauty routine to remove dead skin cells and get rid of all the leftover dry shampoo gunk stored up there.

Since scalp scrubs can be pricey, the lovely doctor recommends adding a tablespoon of sugar to a blob of shampoo every 3-5 washes to gently exfoliate your scalp. Yup, you're reading this right, just your regular white sugar will do :)

The best bit is this little tweak doesn’t leave any residue on your hair, but does the job as well as any store-bought product. Win-win!

If, like myself, you're still avocado-obsessed, here is a brand new way to eat those gem-packed fruits. Simply by creating scrumptious bowls out of them. Yup, just cut them in half and stuff them with any type of delicious spread or dip, from hummus to goat cheese, and then as an extra, you can also roll them in crushed nuts or just sprinkle some chili on top.

Finally! Here is a trend that even the most understated dressers will love! According to French Vogue, a basic hoodie is the 'it' garment to sport this season. Evidently, you can go totally low-key by pairing it with jeans, but how about dressing it up with sassy skirts or suit pants, instead? I'm loving this cozy, comfy, yet totally stylish new take on an old-favourite. You?

Cheers to the last January weekend! Uff, it has been a cold month and I'm already counting the days till spring. Tomorrow, I am planning to try out a yin yoga class nearby after friend's recommendation, but tonight I'm making a big pot of tomato soup for dinner with friends. How about you? Wishing everyone a jolly good next two days! I'll see you back here on Monday morning, but before you go, how about diving into a few great links below? Enjoy!

On a cold February day, in 2013, Amelia Coffaro was diagnosed with Stage 3b inflammatory breast cancer, at the young age of 28. Eight days later, on Valentine’s Day, she began chemotherapy while documenting the whole process with a friend by her side.

This little project above is Amelia's and Elizabeth's collaboration showcasing the stages of her recovery. Each set combines a photograph that was taken by Amelia alongside a shot by Elizabeth to give perspective and to show the intimate and unexpected look at the fight against breast cancer at such young age.

The sad bit is that despite the general belief that women in their 20s or early 30s don't get breast cancer, there is actually an alarming number of girls whose lives are affected by it...

"Documenting this experience has allowed me to move through fear and become more of a curious observer of the whirlwind happening around me. Looking back, I can very literally see how in a matter of hours my life went from living in New York to being on a plane flying home to the Midwest to being at the doctor learning of my diagnosis and all that followed.

I am able to see so much beauty in the moments captured by a friend's camera when perhaps things didn't always feel particularly beautiful, especially when I needed to put my own camera down and just be. It has always been so interesting and humbling to me how the photos we've each taken at completely different times along the way have ended up reflecting bits and pieces of one another."